Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the best smartphones Samsung introduced. The phone has a great design, and we can say that it works really well, but in the smartphone world, there is no such a thing as a perfect device. One of the issues users of this phone complained about is invalid IMEI on Samsung Galaxy S4. Some users have said that they are facing fake IEMI problem on their phones, and some users reported that they were facing a null error while searching for IEMI number.
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In this article, we are going to talk about this issue and we are going to share some solutions so that you can fix invalid IMEI on Samsung Galaxy S4.
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Steps to fix invalid IMEI on Samsung Galaxy S4
Method 1
1. To fix invalid IMEI on Samsung Galaxy S4, the first thing you need to do is to download ODIN V3. 09 zip from the link and then extract it.
2. Then download Samsung Galaxy S4 IEMI null fix zip from the link and extract it on your computer.
3. Now open the ODIN, and then select the PDA option that you will get on the right-hand side. Click the PDA button.
4. After clicking the PDA button, a pop-up message will appear on the screen. Choose the .TAR file that you got after extracting the Samsung Galaxy S4 IEMI null fix zip file.
5. Go to download mode on your phone. (Press and hold Volume Down, Home and Power buttons at the same time)
6. Connect your phone to your PC using USB cable.
7. Now click on the Start button on ODIN and firmware flashing will start. (Do not check re-partition)
8. It will take few minutes to complete the installation. Wait for ODIN to complete the installation and then disconnect the phone from the computer.
You need to follow only these simple steps to fix invalid IMEI on Samsung Galaxy S4.
Method 2
While some people are complaining that method 1 does not work, a lot of users have found it to work. However, here at Technobezz, there is always more than one way to solve a problem.
The two links below are methods to restore and fix Nulled or Unknown IMEI #. Please note that these articles are about Samsung Galaxy overall and not about a particular device.
How to Fix Samsung Galaxy unknown baseband version and Fix IMEI # Samsung Galaxy S4
Restore Galaxy S4 Null IMEI # and Fix Not Registered on Network
Hi, I e got a Verizon ICH I545l which has null imei, but none of your fixed worked for me… any help?
Please see these link and you may find solutions here-
https://www.technobezz.com/fix-samsung-galaxy-unknown-baseband-version/
https://www.technobezz.com/restore-galaxy-null-imei-and-fix-not-registered-on-network/
how long does it take?
Serves on the model i9515 ?
odin gives me a error that binary is invalid
Thsi file seems to be a complete firmware file.
So mine is i9505, and the post is for 9500.
I think that firmware are different for the devices( 9500 and 9505).
Are you sure I can use it on 9505 ?
does this work on note 3 sm-9005?
invalid md5…please help me
no way to download the zip…I am desperated :-(…What happens with it?
no way to download the zip…I am desperated :-(…What happens with it?
Soo thanks otherwise what about others v.lik (s4 sch-545 &what’ about android v …please reply …
Soo thanks otherwise what about others v.lik (s4 sch-545 &what’ about android v …please reply …
Does this fix a blacklisted s4
Does this fix a blacklisted s4
if i want to open file on ondin its say md5 error binary is invalid ?
delete the md5 at the end
thanks dear chevypowell
but i try it not working i delete the md5 file also not working and i try it on odin 3 .07 and 3 0.9 and 3.10 not working can’t load the file please if you know more way tell me ,,
Yeah delete the md5 works dude, I’ve been trying this for weeks. Love u dude
if i want to open file on ondin its say md5 error binary is invalid ?
delete the md5 at the end
thanks dear chevypowell
but i try it not working i delete the md5 file also not working and i try it on odin 3 .07 and 3 0.9 and 3.10 not working can’t load the file please if you know more way tell me ,,
I download the file i and its not show up in Odin do i need to rename the file or what ?
Run Odin as Admin , if you are on 4.3 version your bootloader is locked .
I download the file i and its not show up in Odin do i need to rename the file or what ?
Run Odin as Admin , if you are on 4.3 version your bootloader is locked .
its not a zip file bro…
The Odin?
its not a zip file bro…
The Odin?
Hi I found sum samsumg codes on the net that they say could help me but could you please show me how to Dial this number *#272*IMEI# and how do I dial any of the codes they have shown me please I honestly neen your help asap thank you in advance I would truly be greatfull
Hi I found sum samsumg codes on the net that they say could help me but could you please show me how to Dial this number *#272*IMEI# and how do I dial any of the codes they have shown me please I honestly neen your help asap thank you in advance I would truly be greatfull
invalid md5 whats wrong?
invalid md5 whats wrong?
does this work on i9505?
does this work on i9505?
I download the file in the link which was 1.6gig and it wont show up in odin do i need to rename the file or what?
I download the file in the link which was 1.6gig and it wont show up in odin do i need to rename the file or what?
S4-GT-i9500-Fix_imei_null
downloaded it but how to use this file its not zip ?
yep i downloaded same file and it wont show up in odin
never mind i right clicked the file and opened with winrar works fine my bad hehehehe
S4-GT-i9500-Fix_imei_null
downloaded it but how to use this file its not zip ?
yep i downloaded same file and it wont show up in odin
never mind i right clicked the file and opened with winrar works fine my bad hehehehe
does this work on the s4 1537 active?????
does this work on the s4 1537 active?????
please my samsung galaxy s duos just started to display null imei for the two sima. ive tried flashing d stock rom but it ddnt make a difference. can anyone help me please.
Remove 1 sim card then switch the sim card placement . Leave 1 sim card in. Restart the phone 3 times. then enter Service mode – *#*#4636#*#* – Phone device and turn off/on radio
please my samsung galaxy s duos just started to display null imei for the two sima. ive tried flashing d stock rom but it ddnt make a difference. can anyone help me please.
Remove 1 sim card then switch the sim card placement . Leave 1 sim card in. Restart the phone 3 times. then enter Service mode – *#*#4636#*#* – Phone device and turn off/on radio
Thanks for posting links full of spyware. :/
Which link exactly Shawn? Because i have not seen any Spyware
Wow delete my comment, awesome. Took me two hours to fix the crap that was downloaded following this guide. I don’t remember which link and I am not risking it all again.
Thanks for posting links full of spyware. :/
Which link exactly Shawn? Because i have not seen any Spyware
Wow delete my comment, awesome. Took me two hours to fix the crap that was downloaded following this guide. I don’t remember which link and I am not risking it all again.
Is there anything like this for the samsung galaxy s3 i747? I’ve tried many other solutions, but no success
Yes this -https://www.technobezz.com/fix-samsung-galaxy-unknown-baseband-version/
Is there anything like this for the samsung galaxy s3 i747? I’ve tried many other solutions, but no success
Yes this -https://www.technobezz.com/fix-samsung-galaxy-unknown-baseband-version/
Can I use this on Galaxy S4 mediatek MT6572 brand?
Yes Chukersc
Hello Sir,
Am experiencing invalid binary after selecting the file. Am I missing something?
Please Re download the file,, it seems that the ROM was interrupted when downloading . Also , do not rename or change the ROM /.tar.md5
Can I use this on Galaxy S4 mediatek MT6572 brand?
Yes Chukersc
Hello Sir,
Am experiencing invalid binary after selecting the file. Am I missing something?
Please Re download the file,, it seems that the ROM was interrupted when downloading . Also , do not rename or change the ROM /.tar.md5
Will it work with Galaxy S4 I9515?
Yes it works for me
Will it work with Galaxy S4 I9515?
Yes it works for me
Hi, did it worked for you? i have the same problem, upgraded to Lollipop but did not back up EFS
None of these work for the galaxy s5 for me. I have no Imei number and phone wont connect to the network.
Please help. I need to restore an Imei number.
Is it possible without previous backup?
Hello Maca,Use technobezz guides : https://www.technobezz.com/restore-galaxy-null-imei-and-fix-not-registered-on-network/ , https://www.technobezz.com/fix-samsung-galaxy-unknown-baseband-version/ and
None of these work for the galaxy s5 for me. I have no Imei number and phone wont connect to the network.
Please help. I need to restore an Imei number.
Is it possible without previous backup?
Hello Maca,Use technobezz guides : https://www.technobezz.com/restore-galaxy-null-imei-and-fix-not-registered-on-network/ , https://www.technobezz.com/fix-samsung-galaxy-unknown-baseband-version/ and
hi, its work on samsung S2 ?
hi, its work on samsung S2 ?
Hi, will it work on samsung S4, but the Active model? SGH-I537 from AT&T?
If not, could you please advise?
thanks
Although this is designed for the i9500 , it still share similar attributes .Yes i believe it will work
Yes Otaner, i have the same model and it works
Hi, will it work on samsung S4, but the Active model? SGH-I537 from AT&T?
If not, could you please advise?
thanks
Although this is designed for the i9500 , it still share similar attributes .Yes i believe it will work
Yes Otaner, i have the same model and it works
Will this work for Samsung galaxy s5 as well..
No won’t work with S5, This is the Fix for the S5—https://www.technobezz.com/restore-galaxy-null-imei-and-fix-not-registered-on-network/
If that don’t work tell me and i will tell you how to Backup and Restore your EFS
will it work for samsung galaxy s duos?
I am not sure but please try method 2 first
Will this work for Samsung galaxy s5 as well..
No won’t work with S5, This is the Fix for the S5—https://www.technobezz.com/restore-galaxy-null-imei-and-fix-not-registered-on-network/
If that don’t work tell me and i will tell you how to Backup and Restore your EFS
will it work for samsung galaxy s duos?
I am not sure but please try method 2 first
can u tell me any other way of restoring imei on s4 i9500 bcs this file wont open on odin at all any other simple way since my s4 does not recognize also secret codes like *#0011# for secret mode
none of this methods work 🙁
none of this methods work 🙁
does it work with GT-I9505?
Andrea Padula yes it does, if this method don’t work , try :https://www.technobezz.com/restore-galaxy-null-imei-and-fix-not-registered-on-network/ , https://www.technobezz.com/fix-samsung-galaxymobile-network-available/ or https://www.technobezz.com/insert-sim-card-access-network-services-fix-register-network/
does it work with GT-I9505?
Andrea Padula yes it does, if this method don’t work , try :https://www.technobezz.com/restore-galaxy-null-imei-and-fix-not-registered-on-network/ , https://www.technobezz.com/fix-samsung-galaxymobile-network-available/ or https://www.technobezz.com/insert-sim-card-access-network-services-fix-register-network/
I don’t have PDA optnion in Odin program is only apear: BL AP CP CSC UMS wchich one is right?
AP Button is the same function as PDA
I don’t have PDA optnion in Odin program is only apear: BL AP CP CSC UMS wchich one is right?
AP Button is the same function as PDA
Chevypowell…. My phone get struck at SAMSUNG screen after finishing. DO I need flash my rom?